GTS Group Ltd
Auto Electrician - Specialist Vehicles
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Auto Electrician
📍 Greater Manchester
💰 Competitive Salary + Overtime + Benefits
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
📅 4-Day Working Week (Monday – Thursday)
Join a Specialist Vehicle Manufacturer Making a Real Difference
GTS Group is partnering with a leading specialist vehicle manufacturer that designs and builds emergency response, passenger transport, and frontline support vehicles used across the UK.
From emergency service fleets to specialist transport solutions, the vehicles produced by this organisation play a critical role in keeping communities moving and supporting frontline operations. Due to continued growth, we are looking for skilled Auto Electricians to join their expanding production team in Greater Manchester.
The Opportunity
As an Auto Electrician, you'll be responsible for the installation, testing, fault-finding, and repair of electrical systems on a range of specialist vehicle builds.
Working within a modern production environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring every vehicle leaves the facility to the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability.
Whether you're an experienced Vehicle Electrician, Automotive Technician, Auto Electrical Engineer, or looking to further develop your skills within specialist vehicles, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its people and technology.
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Key Responsibilities
- Install and integrate electrical systems on specialist and emergency response vehicles
- Fit wiring looms, lighting systems, control units, sirens, and associated vehicle equipment
- Carry out electrical diagnostics, fault finding, and repairs
- Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and build instructions
- Support vehicle assembly and production processes
- Complete work to strict quality and safety standards
- Maintain accurate documentation and work records
Essential Skills
- Previous experience working as an Auto Electrician or Vehicle Electrician
- Strong wiring, installation, and fault-finding experience
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and instructions
- Experience using automotive connectors and terminals
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or Auto Electrical Systems
- City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent
- IMI qualifications
- Experience working on specialist, emergency service, commercial, or fleet vehicles
What's on Offer?
Excellent Work-Life Balance
- 4-Day Working Week
- Monday to Thursday | 07:30 – 17:30
- Overtime Opportunities
- Weekdays: x1.3 then x1.5
- Saturdays: x1.5 then x2
- Sundays: x2 (subject to conditions)
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Additional Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- 4% employer pension contribution
- 24 days annual leave including Christmas shutdown
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 GP access and wellbeing support
- Healthcare cash plan
- Dental, physiotherapy, optical and prescription support
- Paid training and development
- Advanced IMI qualification opportunities
- Annual safety boot allowance
- Eye care vouchers
- Free onsite parking
- Team incentives and reward schemes
Why Join?
- Work on vehicles that support emergency services and frontline operations
- Secure long-term career opportunity
- Ongoing training and career development
- Modern facilities and supportive team culture
- Strong overtime earning potential
- Genuine work-life balance with a 4-day week
If you're an experienced Auto Electrician looking for your next challenge in Greater Manchester, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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